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Well... My first major problem with my Corvette. I noticed the engine was running warmer than usual on the way home from work one day. I checked it out and couldn't find anything unusual. The next day the engine started to overheat again after I left the house. I returned and got into the garage before it got too hot. I swapped cars went to work and decided to check it out later. I drove it again and I noticed the coolant tank was low. I added anti freeze and took it for another ride. Temps went up and coolant was low again. No leaks were detected and the exhaust/oil looked normal. I suspected a head gasket leak. Did the CO check and it was positive. Sure enough... I had a leak in the head gasket on the right side of the engine. Bummer!
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Posted on: 2009/2/10 5:22
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| bogus | Re: Lost a Head Gasket | ||
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#8 cylinder has blown the gasket ring.
Bet money on it. L98, right? |
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Posted on: 2009/2/10 6:03
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| Matatk | Re: Lost a Head Gasket | ||
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Sorry to hear that!
Now are you thinking: "Well, as long as I have the heads off...." You are in trouble...lol Matthew |
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Posted on: 2009/2/10 12:40
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| RIISITAS | Re: Lost a Head Gasket | ||
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It's a 96 LT1 stock 52K. It started leaking right between the middle two cylinders. Caught it early fortunately.
I've resisted the urge of "while you're in there"... It was tough LOL! Except for replacing the water pump and all the other associated seals and gaskets. I hope it all hold together well. I've never had any kind of oil leaks from this engine before. |
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Posted on: 2009/2/12 14:39
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| DaleD | Re: Lost a Head Gasket | ||
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I've been bitten with the failed head gaskets. I'm not much of a mechanic so it cost me about $1500. That one hurt me bad.
Glad to hear you got it put together. |
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Posted on: 2009/2/12 14:56
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